!Trader Herbiel:

Long ago, we Elves dwelled in a beautiful land east of the Elven Forest, beyond the mountains. But it was scarred by powerful dark magic used during the Human-Elven War. Now it is a poisonous expanse called the *Sea of Spores*.

Worse, that noxious area is slowly expanding, contaminating our forest and gradually eroding our magical defense field. That is why the spirits of the forest are becoming more aggressive, and creatures like the Walking Fungus are increasing in number. We have been researching a way to reverse the curse and restore the Sea of Spores to its original condition, but...

[Quest _313_CollectSpores green_q0313_04.htm|Ask about his research.]